Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cuneifolia
ID:
420198

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
ksu

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Discov. Lycia : 291 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419530



Common Names

  • Oval-leaved Speedwell
  • Common Speedwell
  • Garden Speedwell


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Description

Veronica cuneifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Speedwell, among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial plant with small, blue flowers. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica cuneifolia is an ornamental plant that is commonly used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant. It is attractive to bees and butterflies and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veronica cuneifolia sub. massicytica M.A.Fisch.
Veronica cuneifolia sub. isaurica P.H.Davis
Veronica cuneifolia sub. cuneifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica cuneifolia has small, blue flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica cuneifolia is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and should be watered regularly. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage reblooming.

Where to Find Veronica cuneifolia

Veronica cuneifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can also be found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Veronica cuneifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica cuneifolia?

Veronica cuneifolia

What are the common names of Veronica cuneifolia?

Cuneate Speedwell, Cuneate Gypsyweed

What is the growth habit of Veronica cuneifolia?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

Species in the Veronica genus

Veronica capsellicarpa, Veronica cardiocarpa, Veronica chamaepithyoides, Veronica canbyi, Veronica canterburiensis, Veronica cetikiana, Veronica chamaedrys, Veronica carsei, Veronica carstensensis, Veronica cassinioides, Veronica ceratocarpa, Veronica catenata, Veronica caucasica, Veronica consolatae, Veronica brachysiphon, Veronica borisovae, Veronica bozakmanii, Veronica bishopiana, Veronica biloba, Veronica bogosensis, Veronica bollonsii, Veronica birleyi, Veronica callitrichoides, Veronica cachemirica, Veronica caespitosa, Veronica calycina, Veronica campylopoda, Veronica californica, Veronica bucharica, Veronica breviracemosa, Veronica buchananii, Veronica bullii, Veronica bungei, Veronica daranica, Veronica dabneyi, Veronica debilis, Veronica cuneifolia, Veronica cupressoides, Veronica cymbalaria, Veronica filiformis, Veronica fedtschenkoi, Veronica ferganica, Veronica davisii, Veronica filifolia, Veronica decorosa, Veronica decumbens, Veronica euphrasiifolia, Veronica farinosa, Veronica evenosa, Veronica fairfieldii,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811873-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].